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Catholic Health Initiatives Endoscopy Nurse in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Overview
CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities
Skilled performance in extreme life threatening emergencies.
Prioritizing, coordinating, and meeting multiple patient needs and requests in a timely manner.
Anticipating and preventing periods of extreme workload within a shift as evidenced by good time management and organizational skills.
Detection and documentation of significant changes in a patient’s condition.
Assist patients to understand their illness and the effects of lifestyle including diet, activity, smoking and weight loss.
Assess and evaluates a patient’s readiness to learn, and consider factors affecting a patient’s learning ability and knowledge level.
Providing compassion and support for human dignity during times of pain and crisis.
Interpreting verbal and nonverbal cues of pain and selecting appropriate strategies for pain management and control.
Qualifications
Required Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Required Licensure and Certifications: RN License in the state of Tennessee, BLS,
ACLS required within 6 months of hire
Required Experience: 1 year of acute care RN experience
PREFERRED Qualifications: National Certification preferred
Pay Range
$30.00 - $43.05 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.